Shipping Coordinator

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to join their Gas Services Business Unit in Lincoln. This full-time role involves managing customs procedures, ensuring shipping accuracy, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in transport or shipping, alongside proficiency in relevant systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading energy technology company committed to sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days of holiday, increasing to 29 plus Bank Holidays

Leading pension scheme with variable contributions

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for networking and career development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in transport or shipping industries.
• Experience with Dangerous Goods handling and out-of-gauge shipments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of invoicing and manifest correctness.
• Create customs documentation for export shipments using SAP.
• Coordinate with Customs for import/export issues.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Communication

Teamwork

Proficiency in MS Office

Understanding of export documentation

Dangerous Goods handling knowledge

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Job description

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Shipping Coordinator

About the Role

Location: United Kingdom, Lincolnshire, Lincoln (Remote vs. Office: Office/Site only)

Company: Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd.

Organization: Gas Services Business Unit, Distributed

Full / Part time: Full-time

Experience Level: Mid-level Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day

Being a part of our SGT Shipping department, you will become an important player in a strong and independent team. We support customers in over 90 countries each day, so flexibility, proactiveness, and communication are key in our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that both imports and exports are processed in line with customs procedures and regulations. This includes handling parts, tooling, engines, and gas turbine packages. You will help facilitate customer shipments, including preparing materials stored at our third-party packaging provider.

We value good and open communication, and this role requires strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure customer projects are delivered on time. It also requires great teamwork and a proactive approach to support colleagues during seasonal or business demands.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Check invoicing accuracy and rectify errors
• Ensure manifest correctness for daily shipments and prepare paperwork for freight collections
• Create customs documentation for export shipments using SAP
• Book collections with approved freight forwarders
• Track proof of deliveries upon request
• Investigate and correct shipping errors
• Follow departmental processes and seek process improvements
• Liaise with EC for export shipments
• Coordinate with Customs for import/export issues
• Produce and validate certificates of origin
• Handle Dangerous Goods shipments by road/sea/air
• Manage manual shipment requests as needed
• Operate freight booking tools
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

What You Bring

• Significant experience in a customer-facing role within transport or shipping
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Understanding of export documentation requirements outside the UK
• Knowledge of Incoterms (e.g., DAP, FCA)
• Experience with out-of-gauge shipments (we ship items weighing over 70 tonnes)
• Experience with Dangerous Goods handling

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while protecting our climate. With over 92,000 employees, we generate electricity for more than 16% of the global population and use our technology to protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of innovation. We have a 150-year legacy of innovation, focusing on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We celebrate diversity and inclusion, with over 130 nationalities contributing to our success. Siemens Energy values character and does not discriminate based on ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society and embrace our differences.

Rewards / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 26 days of holiday, increasing to 29 plus Bank Holidays
• Leading pension scheme with variable contributions
• Supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth
• Opportunities for networking, mentorship, and career development